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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
benign


be·nign BrE [bɪˈnaɪn] NAmE [bɪˈnaɪn] adjective
1. (formal) (of people)kind and gentle; not hurting anybody
You would never have guessed his intentions from the benign expression on his face.
2. (medical) (of tumours growing in the body)not dangerous or likely to cause death
Opp: malignant
Derived Word:benignly

Word Origin:
[benign benignly] Middle English: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, probably from bene ‘well’ + -genus ‘-born’. Compare with ↑gentle.

Example Bank:
We are looking for an environmentally benign alternative to bleach.
He thought of himself as a benign leader.
Her face was gentle and benign.
Many parents adopt a policy of benign neglect — making sure children are fed and clothed and attending school, but leaving them to entertain themselves out of school.
She is recovering after surgery to remove a benign tumour.
The native inhabitants at first thought European traders were completely benign.
The presence of women and children had a benign influence on the soldiers.

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